Odontostomatida

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Odontostomes
Scientific classification
Domain: Eukaryota
(unranked): SAR
Superphylum: Alveolata
Phylum: Ciliophora
Class: Heterotrichea
Order: Odontostomatida
Sawaya 1940

Odontostomatida is a small order of ciliates, referred to as odontostomes. They use their cilia, or hair-like structures on unicellular organisms, to propel themselves.


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